The 2025 fall sports season at De Soto High School was filled with passion, perseverance, outstanding performances, and unforgettable moments that brought the Wildcat community together. From the roar of Friday night football games to the precision and focus on the tennis courts and golf greens, every team demonstrated the dedication and spirit that define DHS athletics. The volleyball team finished with their best record since 2020, boys soccer made it to the state tournament for the first time in a decade, and XC continued a traditional of excellence bringing home a state trophy in addition to their 6th consecutive UKC title. Unified bowling continued to foster inclusion and camaraderie, while cheer and dance kept Wildcat pride soaring at every event and earned state medals of their own at the KSHSAA Gameday competition. This season wasn’t just about winning—it was about teamwork, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence across all programs.

Team Awards and Post-Season Honors

Girls Tennis:

  1. UKC Team Runners-Up
  2. UKC Coach of the Year - Justin Hoffman
  3. UKC 1st Team Honors - Myah Tuttle & Kierra Minihan
  4. UKC 2nd Team Honors - Ellie Gress, Avery Noble & Mya O'Brien
  5. UKC Honorable Mention - Kayla Carroll
  6. KSHSAA 5A State Tournament Qualifiers - Myah Tuttle, Kierra Minihan, Ellie Gress, Avery Noble & Mya O'Brien
  7. KSHSAA 5A State Medalists - Myah Tuttle & Kierra Minihan

Girls Golf:

  1. UKC Team Runners-Up
  2. UKC 1st Team Honors - Emily Taylor
  3. UKC 2nd Team Honors - McKenzie Laster & Alli Fandre
  4. UKC Honorable Mention - Kaylin Julian
  5. KSHSAA 5A State Tournament Qualifiers - Emily Taylor & McKenzie Laster

Volleyball:

  1. UKC Team Runners-Up
  2. UKC Setter of the Year - Kylie Groves
  3. UKC 1st Team Honors - Chloe Kmiecik
  4. UKC 2nd Team Honors - Isabel Galmarini & Kylie Groves
  5. UKC Honorable Mention - Addison King & Emelie English

Cross Country:

  1. Boys - UKC Team Champions
  2. Girls - UKC Team 3rd place
  3. UKC Coach of the Year - Jack Sachse
  4. UKC 1st Team Honors - Luke Vogt, Aaron Vogt, Beau Kalkman, Phillip Sullivan & Ethan Palmberg
  5. UKC 2nd Team Honors - Bridger Reimche, Raegan Budimlija, Jordyn Garvey & Kylie Mall
  6. UKC Honorable Mention - Devin Murrell & Collin Champlain
  7. Boys - KSHSAA 5A Regional Champions
  8. Boys - 3rd place KSHSAA 5A State Championships

Football:

  1. UKC Team 3rd place
  2. UKC 1st Team Honors - Angel Rivera, Wes Flagor, Kyle O'Rourke & Peyton Hughes
  3. UKC 2nd Team Honors - Will Morton, Dominic Irwin & Brady DeArmond
  4. UKC Honorable Mention - Logan Mall, Jackson Whiddon, Ronan Conley, Gunnison Hastings & Tanner Krier

Boys Soccer:

  1. UKC Team 3rd place
  2. UKC 1st Team Honors - Easton Rice, Dylan Narayan & Brody Augustine
  3. UKC 2nd Team Honors - Nolan Wise, Luke Swanson & Gabe Carrillo
  4. UKC Honorable Mention - Riley Ford & Dawson Guy
  5. KSHSAA 5A Regional Champions
  6. 4th place KSHSAA 5A State Championships

Unified Bowling:

  1. UKC Team 6th place

Dance

  1. 6th place KSHSAA 5A State Championships

Cheer

  1. 3rd place KSHSAA 5A State Championships

Band

  1. Blue Springs South Invitational - 2nd in class and 4th overall out of 17 bands
  2. Olathe Marching Invitational - 3rd place class finish and 8th overall
  3. KBA Marching Championships - 3rd in Class 5A
  4. this was the teams 2nd consecutive year on the podium and 4th straight year in the top four in Class 5A

As we close the chapter on a memorable fall season, we celebrate the effort, growth, sportsmanship and unity that define Wildcat athletics. Every athlete, coach, and supporter played a role in creating a culture of excellence and school pride that will carry forward.

Congratulations to all our Wildcats!